Ask A Therapist: Struggling with Donor Conceived Son’s Boundaries
A recipient parent struggles with the boundaries his donor conceived son has created around sharing information about siblings and the donor.
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Recipient Parents: Holiday Stressors & Strategies
The holidays can be a joyous time, and they can certainly also bring a unique stress for families who had help to become parents.
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Why I Used a Known Donor and the Factors in My Selection
Stephanie Wicker, a single mother by choice, explains why she ultimately decided against using anonymous donor sperm and opted instead for a known donor.
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2022 Sperm Bank Data Survey
USDCC sought to collect data on sperm banks across the United States. A survey was conducted in which sperm bank websites were reviewed for relevant data and then those data were confirmed via contact with representatives from each bank.
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The Harmful Impact of Secret Keeping
Parents who want to keep donor conception a secret are usually trying to protect their child from emotional and relationship distress, but secrets are no guarantee of protection. Just as anonymity is hard to protect for a lifetime, genetic information is hard to keep secret for a lifetime.
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Ten Things Parents of Donor Conceived People Need to Know
Deciding to use donor sperm or eggs is often a result of a fertility complication. In this emotional process, the consideration of how donor conceived people (DCP) will feel about their conception is often overlooked.
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When should I tell my child that they are donor conceived?
The answer is simple: as soon as possible. Donor conceived people (DCP) need to know the truth about their conception from birth, or at the very least, prior to age 3.
